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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1964

Page

12

Latin Self Help Urged

Washington AP reports the Johnson administration plans a stronger emphasis on Latin American self-help within the Alliance for Progress. Thomas C. Mann, future assistant secretary of state for Latin America, will push tax and land reforms and stable political and economic conditions to attract private capital while maintaining Cuba isolation policies.

John M. Hightower Washington United States Alliance For Progress Johnson Thomas C. Mann Mann Mexico Foreign Service State Department Ttis U.S Cuba Kennedy Latin America Alliance

State Economy To Get Boost From Veterans Insurance Dividends

Alabama veterans insured dividends will add over 3 million dollars to the economy in January as payments finish by January 25. Veterans and dependents with non service connected disability pensions are urged to mail their annual income questionnaires to the Veterans Administration, with a January 31 cutoff.

Veterans Affairs Water C. Head, Jr Alabama Head Johnson Veterans Administration

France Eyes Hydrogen Bomb as 1964 Defining Goal

President Charles de Gaulle, in a New Year broadcast, urged development of a hydrogen bomb as a core national aim for 1964. He linked the push to France’s independence, European unity, and world peace, while noting growth to 48 million people and a hoped France of 100 million. A blood test research advance is also noted.

Patrick McNulty Paris Charles de Gaulle France de Gaulle Germany America Britain

Paraders Postponed Amid Weather and Tensions

Philadelphia officials postponed the New Year parade amid threats of protests over blackface acts. About 1,800 police were ready for potential violence as snow began, with forecasts of up to three inches.

George Esper Philadelphia

Band Concert Delayed by Termite Damage in Honolulu

The Royal Hawaiian Band postpones Sunday concerts at Kapiolani Park until January 19 due to a termite damaged bandstand being replaced. The delay shifts the entire schedule to a safer, repaired venue.

Honolulu Royal Hawaiian Band Kapiolani Park

Picket plans loom as parade delayed by wintry weather

With sleet and freezing rain, officials postpone the parade, buying time to address threats. Louis Smith, northeast regional chairman of the Congress of Racial Equality, said CORE plans to have pickets at the event.

Louis Smith Northeast Congress of Racial Equality CORE

Five Killed In Firework Blast In Charleston

Five people died and 16 were injured when fireworks exploded at Livingston's Supermarket in north Charleston. Police say the back room stored explosives for distribution during the holiday period and the cause remains undetermined. A tractor trailer loaded with more explosives was moved away from the building.

Charleston S.C North Charleston County Livingston’s

Pope sees lasting impact from Holy Land visit and council

Pope Paul VI told 30,000 at St Peter's that his Holy Land pilgrimage could affect years ahead and that the Vatican II Ecumenical Council may end in 1964. He announced the council's third session would run mid September to mid November and noted two decrees completed with 14 pending.

Gerald I. Miller Vatican City Paul VI Holy Land Vatican Ecumenical Council St. Peter’s Uare Paul

Tragic Blast at Charleston Market Kills Four Teens

A blast shattered a Charleston area supermarket injuring firefighters and bystanders. Dead are Aaron Fine 47 of Savannah Beach Julius Gaillard 17 Robert Mc Coy 16 and Johnny Brown 15 all of Charleston and an unidentified Black youth. Herbert Ls market owner suffered serious injuries. his wife and two sons escaped harm.

Aaron Herman Fine Savannah Beach Julius Gaillard Robert McCoy Johnny Brown Charleston Herbert Ls

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